The legal definition of child abuse can be complex and is determined by state law. Many states have included forms of "emotional abuse" under their definitions of child abuse, so you can imagine how tricky that interpretation can be. Note also the difficulty state legislatures have had in respecting religious practices that rely on prayer or other alternatives to traditional medicine, particularly when the subject of the alternative approach is a sick child. For a more definitive answer to your question, find your state's statutes on the internet and do a search using the terms child abuse or neglect.
No she cannot legally move out of the house until she is 18 or older, even if she has a child of her own.
Verbally abusing a child is considered 'emotional abuse' and can lead to criminal charges of child abuse towards the perpetrator. If you are concerned that a child is being abused, you can contact your local child safeguarding board, the NSPCC or the police. If you believe a child is in immediate danger, dial 999 without delay.
What's your excuse for child abuse?
No. If you have a child that will wander off, it is the best way to keep him/her safe. Another opinion: It's not considered abuse as far as the law is concerned, but some people strongly object to the use of child "leashes" and the like, so you might get some looks at the very least.
The school calls social services to report child abuse not the parents. Specially if the child abuse is being done by the parent.
Yes, in most places it is legally considered abuse to strike a child in anyway that leaves bruising. It is also illegal to strike them in many ways that do not leave a bruise as well.
Child abuse is a epedemic
The physical striking of a child can be considered abuse. Ignoring a child is neglect, but if the child comes to harm while being ignored that can be considered abuse.
Anyone can report abuse. Only police and district attorneys can file charges.
if it is diciplenary by the child's parents yes(like spanking), but if it is parental abuse or abuse from any other person it is considered child abuse
Yes it could.
Legal issues regarding child abuse generally revolve around what counts as child abuse and what doesn't. For example, some people consider spanking child abuse while others consider it an acceptable form of punishment. Constitutional protections of the parent-child relationship and privacy in the home must also be legally balanced with the welfare of the child.
abuse the child mentally or physically
Yes.
Yes the child support can be revoked since the parent receiving support is no longer legally supporting the child
Yes, it is. Slapping your child is physically abusing them.
false